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Month: March 2017

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We must not die without writing books on our memorable days up Mount Olympus

March 30, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By KABS KANU : After the recent deaths of members of our 1970s brigade at FBC —Reginald Pobee, Ernest Cummings and Crispin Gray, among hordes that have left us –I […]

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*President Koroma Decorates New Major General*

March 30, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By State House Communication Unit President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma, Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has paid glowing tribute to the military for excelling both […]

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DIFSIL To Celebrate Women’s Greatness & Fundraising Dinner

March 30, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

DIFSIL To Celebrate Women’s Greatness & Fundraising Dinner March 30, 2017 Disabled international foundation UK/Sierra Leone will on Friday 31st March 2017, in London host a fundraising dinner to climax […]

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AFRICOM conducts patrol exercises with ECOWAS and ECCAS forces on Gulf of Guinea

March 28, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The U.S Africa Command (AFRICOM) is conducting an in port command post exercise designed to enhance maritime security on the Gulf of Guinea. The exercise named ‘Oban game Express’ includes […]

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Nannette Thomas rocks Canada

March 28, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

THE MINISTER OF POLITICAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, MRS. NANNETTE THOMAS,  has been shaking up Canada where she was invited  last week to do the official launching and serve as keynote […]

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Thank you from APC- CANADA

March 28, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

28.03.2017 THANK YOU MESSAGE TO OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER, DISTINGUISHED GUEST SPEAKER, GUEST OF HONOUR, INVITEES, FRIENDS, SUPPORTERS AND WELLWISHERS FOR THE HISTORIC LAUNCHING AND INNAUGURATION OF THE APC CANADA BRANCH […]

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President Koroma meets with development partners

March 28, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By State House Communication Unit On Thursday March 23, 2017, President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma held discussions with the Development Partners Committee (DEPAC) at State House in Freetown. The president […]

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The launching and inauguration of the APC Canada Women’s Wing

March 28, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Last Saturday March 25, 2017 was a red letter day in the history of the newly-established All People’s Congress (APC ) Canada Branch with the launching and inauguration of the  […]

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The APC Youths’ endorsement of President Ernest Koroma as APC Chairman beyond 2018 must be given serious consideration

March 28, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The much-heralded All People’s Congress ( APC ) Youth Conference has ended and one of the important results of the conference was the proposal by the youths which the delegates […]

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From Homeless Hair Braider To African Fashion Queen

March 27, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Andrew Cave ,   Contributor I interview chief executives about business, life & leadership. Photo: Gitas Portal) Unbraided Success: Mariatu Turay (photo: Gitas Portal) Mariatu Turay braided hair to survive […]

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  • The Return Of A Statesman: Ernest Koroma’s homecoming and a new chapter of hope
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